Which American novel was first published on the 1st of September, 1952?

The famous novel was first published on the 1^st of September, 1952. This work of fiction happened to be the last published novel of the author and brought him two greatest literature awards – the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and then the Nobel Prize in 1954.

The amazing simplicity and the bitter sadness of the novel's plot made Santiago's story very popular with readers. Actually, it was based on real stories of old fishermen. In his work Hemingway described the best sides of human nature: courage, persistence, iron will, compassion and indefatigable industry.

The novel is sadly remembered as the last published work of the talented author.

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Onore Smith

I chose the correct one,the phone changed it!

Joseph A. Robitaille

I love the book and movie, I watched the moved several times. I love the way the storywas presented.good Q and A.

Janice Fish

Good question.

John W Shreve

wbkatz, Of course, the Egyptians began mining gold around 1160 BC.

Josephine White

Just closed my eyes and hit the wrong one

Clarence Harris

Got it right

Kat Frederick

DANIEL HALLEY...When I use to work as an Educational Assistant Substitute, at the High School both my children went to, I sometimes had Students who didn't like to read. I always tried to encourage them to read about things they were interested in, and would tell them that "Reading Can Take You Anywhere You Want To Go"! Got a lot of Students to enjoying reading, that way! :o}

Kat Frederick

KATHLEEN PETERSON...I love Charles Dickens! In fact, I just downloaded his book "Oliver Twist" on to my Kindle Fire, so I could read it again! I haven't read it since I was in High School, and after watching the 1948 version, of the movie, I decided to read it, again...Next, I might read "David Copperfield"! :o}

Anna Dorn

Most classics seem to lack the depth and excitement as compared to the development of today's literature. I think most of the writings were based on the command of the English language, as opposed to the real development of character, motive, plot, etc. We have evolved, is all I'm saying.